"Letting The Light In"

Haven't written any poetry for a long while. Decades in fact. But I got the urge just now. It flowed, rustily, and I think that these words are me trying to say something about the vote for independence in Scotland this year. I happen to think it's a very important moment, and one that we should not just stumble into. And though I have become profoundly in favour of independence, I'd far rather people voted No than let the moment pass by, like a thunderstorm from under the covers.

Letting The Light In

When the window of opportunity reveals curtains open wide
It's one way, but not the only way, to let the light in.
But it's the crimes of omittance that imprison a life,
And the sin of procrastination,
Of cowardly hesitation,
That leave a nation
Holding on
To the apron strings
Of destiny.

When the chance comes to cast a vote with pride
It's one way, but not the only way, to let the light in.
And it's the missed opportunities that breed regret,
With the final destination
For aborted gestation,
Being alienation
From ourselves
And an attachment
To tyranny.

When the moon is full and pulls strong for a high and surging tide
It's one way, but not the only way, to let the light in.


The line "Letting the light in" is from TOMORROW'S Fee Comes Fourth tune, Cleaning Out The Shed. Don't forget to get your free download!